DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 22ITB076A-JWT, Water Meter Testing and Repairs, in the amount of $354,260.00 with Reed and Shows Meter Solutions (Carrollton, GA), to provide water meter testing and repairs effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Scope of Work: This contract will provide for the testing of water meters and will verify the accuracy of the meters used throughout the water supply system in North Fulton County. This service is required for water meters that have stopped working or run slowly and includes the performance of necessary repairs on the water meters, as directed by Fulton County Public Works staff.
Community Impact: By providing independent meter testing, customer billing issues are resolved efficiently. Customer confidence is increased by providing meter testing and is billed correctly. The accuracy of meters directly affects revenue, which may affect water rates.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works request approval of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Reed and Shows Meter Solutions, with two renewal options.
Project Implications: Water meter testing and repairs of small and large meters provides for increased water meter accuracy....
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